Do Metoprolol And Diovan HCT Increase Potassium Levels In Blood?

Posted on Fri, 23 Dec 2016

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Question : Both statement are given in monitor closely . Which is correct?
metoprolol succinate oral increases and Diovan HCT oral decreases potassium levels in the blood

Diovan HCT oral and metoprolol succinate oral both increase potassium levels in the blood

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Both are likely to increase the potassium level in blood

Detailed Answer:
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The correct statement is that both metoprolol as well as Diovan HCT are likely to increase the potassium levels in blood.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng